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Having children with special needs is not easy for any parent. The attention of parents is very important for their growth and development. So parents need to learn to understand and assist, so that they are always confident in undergoing daily activities. Actually there are rules about children with special needs in Indonesia. As mentioned, children with special needs receive full protection and services from the state, according to the Regulation of the Minister of Women Empowerment and Child Protection Number 10 of 2011.

Understanding Children with Special Needs Closer

Children with special needs are children who have limitations or extraordinary, both physical, mental-intellectual, social and emotional, which significantly influence the process of growth or development compared to other children their age. Not only that, children with special needs also include children who have impaired concentration, autism spectrum disorders, impaired communication skills, and learning difficulties. It should be understood that the condition of children with special needs is not a contagious disease. So interaction with children with special needs will not have an impact on others. Children with special needs can continue to socialize in the community.

Important Things in Accompanying Children with Special Needs

Although children with special needs look different from children in general, but they have the same rights as other children. Among them is the right to develop their interests and potential. For those of you who have children with special needs or are a companion to children with needs, there are some important things you can do to support them, including:

• Always provide motivation

It is undeniable that there are some children with special needs who feel sad and even stressed because they are different from other children. Therefore, the task of parents and companions is to always motivate and help children with special needs achieve their potential.

• Put in the right school

Education is an important instrument for children including children with special needs. You as parents must actively support and participate in entering schools of children with special needs, of course, in schools that are in accordance with the curriculum of children with special needs or homeschooling.

• Providing life skills

If children with special needs get the right learning to improve life skills according to their interests and potential, then the child will be able to live more independently. Conversely, if not handled properly, then the child's ability will experience obstacles in its development.

• Join a community or association

The existence of community or association of children with special needs will bring a positive impact on them to socialize, play and share with one another. Likewise for you as a parent, family, or companion. The community will also usually have a lot of information on activities, seminars or events related to the development and care of children with special needs.

Another important thing that needs to be understood if indeed you decide to get the assistance of a companion or nurse for children with special needs, then look for the right, patient companion, of course, can provide support that can enhance growth and development. There are various challenges that need to be faced by special needs children, as well as parents and their companions. Consult your doctor what treatment is needed to support your child's growth and development.